Sonny Boy Williamson – Cool, Cool Blues

Although this set is being marketed as a Sonny Boy Williamson box set, it’s actually a compilation of Trumpet Records releases from 1951-1954.

Trumpet Records of Jackson, Mississippi was a very influential label in blues history, Although Trumpet Records was only active between 1951-54, its accomplishments include releasing the first recordings made by Sonny Boy Williamson II and Elmore James.

Although this is marketed as a Sonny Boy Williamson II set and it contains a lot of Sonny Boy Williamson recordings, it’s actually a compilation of Trumpet Records releases between 1951-1954.

The re-mastered sound is very good, the liner notes have interesting information and the selection of tracks is a comprehensive representation of Trumpet Records releases between 1951-54.